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X-Ray Shutters


Vincent Associates prides itself on the quality x-ray shutters manufactured available for use in numerous applications including but not limited to Video Imaging, Telescopy, Microscopy, Holography, and X-Ray Switching.

UNIBLITZ offers the XRS series of shutters that are used to mechanically block energy in the x-ray region of the spectrum. Usually a dense material for a blade has to be substituted (for standard optical applications) to provide the "extinction" or "blocking level" required to make the device useful for applications which require switching x-rays quickly. This is since most x-ray sources cannot be switched on and off because this usually causes destabilization or inconsistency in the x-ray output.

Standard x-ray shutters from UNIBLITZ are offered in 6mm (XRS6), 14mm (XRS14), and 25mm (XRS25) apertures. Alternative aperture sizes and different levels of x-ray blocking may be available on request by contacting our technical representatives.

Vincent Associates has a number of apertures and shutter types available to meet most applications. Shown below is a quick comparison of the available x-ray shutter types and some of their features.

If you cannot locate a device that will work with your application, please check our CUSTOM CAPABILITIES page (under the COMPANY INFO section) or contact one of our technical representatives by calling (800) 828-6972 or e-mail vincentassociates@uniblitz.com. Our team of experts is well versed in providing custom shutter systems as a solution.

A sampling of our x-ray shutter models are featured below:
Model Aperture Time to Open
  X-Ray Shutter - XRS Series XRS Series (X-RAY Shutter)
- Applications: X-Ray Switching
- Capable of Blocking up to 30 keV Continuously
XRS6 6 mm 20.0 msec
XRS14 14 mm 20.0 msec
XRS25 25 mm 10.0 msec